Requirements on the Materials and Waste Aspects (MW) under BEAM Plus New Buildings Version 2.0
Ms Yvonne Ieong
Director of BEAM Society Limited,
Materials and Waste Panel Chairperson
21 November 2019
NB v1.2 Weighting
Site Aspects (SA) 25%
Materials Aspects (MA) 8%
Energy Use (EU) 35%
Water Use (WU) 12%
Indoor Environmental Quality
(IEQ)
20%
100%
NB v2.0 Weighting
Integrated Design and
Construction Management (IDCM)
BEAM Plus Assessment Tool
18%
Sustainable Sites (SS) 15%
Materials and Waste (MW) 9%
Energy Use (EU) 29%
Water Use (WU) 7%
Health and Wellbeing (HWB) 22%
100%
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
20%
IDCM SS MW WU HWB EU
V2.0 V2.0 V2.0 V2.0 V2.0 V2.0
75% 65% 55% 40% Overall score Min. 20% at all categories for all ratings
5
v2.0 now allows flexibility amongst categories achievements.
After achieving the 20% threshold, project would have a greater freedom to put their commitment for the overall scoring.
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
Categories Bonus Credits NOW account into each
respective Category, with multiplier 1.2
BEAM Plus NB v1.2
Materials Aspects : 22 + 1Bonus MA P1 Timber Used For Temporary Works
MA P2 Use of Non-CFC Based Refrigerants
MA P3 Construction/Demolition Waste Management Plan
MA P4 Waste Recycling Facilities
MA 1 Building Re-use
MA 2 Modular and Standardised Design
MA 3 Prefabrication
MA 4 Adaptability and Deconstruction
MA 5 Rapidly Renewable Materials
MA 6 Sustainable Forest Products
MA 7 Recycled Materials
MA 8 Ozone Depleting Substances
MA 9 Regionally Manufactured Materials
MA 10 Demolition Waste Reduction
MA 11 Construction Waste Reduction
BEAM Plus NB v1.2
Materials Aspects : 22 + 1Bonus MA P1 Timber Used For Temporary Works
MA P2 Use of Non-CFC Based Refrigerants
MA P3 Construction/Demolition Waste Management Plan
MA P4 Waste Recycling Facilities
MA 1 Building Re-use
MA 2 Modular and Standardised Design
MA 3 Prefabrication
MA 4 Adaptability and Deconstruction
MA 5 Rapidly Renewable Materials
MA 6 Sustainable Forest Products
MA 7 Recycled Materials
MA 8 Ozone Depleting Substances
MA 9 Regionally Manufactured Materials
MA 10 Demolition Waste Reduction
MA 11 Construction Waste Reduction
Integrated Design and
Construction Management
(IDCM) in NB 2.0
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
Materials and Waste : 14 + 21Bonus
MW P1 Minimum Waste Handling Facilities
MW 1 Building Re-use
MW 2 Modular and Standardised Design
MW 3 Prefabrication
MW 4 Design for Durability and Resilience
MW 5 Sustainable Forest Products
MW 6 Recycled Materials
MW 7 Ozone Depleting Substances
MW 8 Regional Materials
MW 9 Use of Certified Green Products
MW 10 Life Cycle Assessment
MW 11 Adaptability and Deconstruction
MW 12 Enhanced Waste Handling Facilities
3 NEW
Credits
1 Credit with
UPDATES to
previous
requirements
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
Materials and Waste : 14 + 21Bonus
Guidance Table for Submission can be found in Manual for both PA and
FA Supporting Documents Please provide below softcopies with filename prefix as indicated on leftmost column.
PA FA
MW_09_00 Submission template for MW 9
MW_09a_01 Summary table, with product type, manufacturer, certification body, quantities The summary table shall be prepared and declared by the main contractor, and reviewed and endorsed by the project quantity surveyor.
-
MW_09a_02 Specifications specifying the use of green products -
MW_09a_03 Calculations showing the percentage of certified green products purchased
MW_09a_04 Drawings showing the provision - MW_09a_05 Certificate(s) of the green products -
• Specific Submittal
• No more DN/PO
• No more Dated
Photo Record
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
MW P1 – Minimum Waste Handling Facilities NB v1.2 MA P4
Extent of Application:
All buildings except one-single family domestic building with not more than 3 floors, or domestic part of a composite building for one single family with not more than 3 floors, or a building not normally occupied or for transient stay (e.g. pump house, sewage treatment plant, carpark building).
Objective:
Reduce waste generation at source, reduce pressure on landfill sites and help to preserve non-renewable resources by promoting recycling of waste materials
Credits Attainable:
Prerequisite
Credit Requirement:
Prerequisite achieved for meeting the minimum provisions of waste recycle facilities for the collection, sorting, storage, recycling (recovered material) and disposal (waste).
Requirements/Provision for achieving the prerequisite:
(a) Operational waste management plan
(b) Waste recycling facilities
(c) Minimum types of recyclables to be collected
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
MW P1 – Minimum Waste Handling Facilities NB v1.2 MA P4
AREA
Metal
Plastic
Paper/Card
Glass
Source: https://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/SSDW/2008/eng/ch05.html https://www.indiamart.com/proddetail/four-wheeled-waste-bin-10863388830.html
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
MW 1 – Building Re-use NB v1.2 MA 1
Extent of Application:
All buildings
Objective:
Encourage the reuse of major elements of existing building structures, to reduce demolition waste, conserve resources and reduce environmental impacts during construction.
Credits Attainable:
2 BONUS + 1 additional BONUS
Credit Requirement:
Compliance Method 1
1 BONUS credit for the reuse of 20% or more (by mass or volume) of existing structures (sub-structure and superstructure).
2 BONUS credits for the reuse of 40% or more (by mass or volume) of existing structures (sub-structure and superstructure).
For exemplary performance, 1 additional BONUS credit for the reuse of 90% or more (by mass or volume) of existing structures (sub-structure and superstructure).
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
MW 1 – Building Re-use NB v1.2 MA 1
Credit Requirement:
Compliance Method 2
1 BONUS credit for the reuse of 25% or more (by surface area) of superstructure elements (including at least floor, roof decking) & enclosure materials (including at least skin, framing).
2 BONUS credits for the reuse of 50% or more (by surface area) of superstructure elements (including at least floor, roof decking) & enclosure materials (including at least skin, framing).
For exemplary performance, 1 additional BONUS credit for the reuse of 90% or more (by surface area) of superstructure elements (including at least floor, roof decking) & enclosure materials (including at least skin, framing).
Requirements/Provision for achieving the credit(s):
Reuse of certain percentage of major elements of existing building, substantiated by
(a) Calculation
(b) Pre and post construction information, e.g. structural drawings
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
MW 1 – Building Re-use
The Legislative Council building,
Central, Hong Kong 2015
Wai Yip Street, Kung Tong 2016
From Industrial to office
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Court_of_Final_Appeal_Building http://www.archdaily.com/788814/133-wai-yip-street-mvrdv Last view: 28/6/2016
Extent of Application:
All buildings except for single one-storey buildings with total floor areas not exceeding 230m².
Objective:
Encourage the increased use of modular and standardised components in building design in order to enhance buildability and to reduce waste
Credits Attainable:
1 + 1 additional BONUS
Credit Requirement:
1 credit for designing modular elements which contributed at least 50% (by mass, volume, dollar value or surface area) of the major elements and modules in the project.
For exemplary performance, 1 additional BONUS credit for designing modular elements which contributed 90% or more (by mass, volume, dollar value or surface area) of the major elements and modules in the project
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
MW 2 – Modular and Standardised Design NB v1.2 MA 2
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
MW 2 – Modular and Standardised Design Requirements/Provision for achieving the credit(s):
Modular design for elements which contributed at least 50% (by mass, volume, dollar
value or surface area), substantiated by
(a) Calculation
(b) Design information, e.g. structural drawings
Extent of modular and standardised design checklist
Structural elements Structural beam system
Concrete slab
Concrete flooring
Facade elements External wall
Cladding unit
Bay window (for residential buildings)
Utility platform/ balcony (for residential buildings)
Architectural/ internal building elements
Internal partition/ wall panels
Door sets
Staircases
NB v1.2 MA 2
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
MW 2 – Modular and Standardised Design NB v1.2 MA 2
Façade Units External Wall Source:
http://decor.966v.com/pic/29284-41960.html
http://www.gammonconstruction.com/tc/html/projects/projects-
31ba7a9d6e6047a78e070cce1a240431.html
Credits Attainable:
1 + 3 additional BONUS
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
MW 3 – Prefabrication NB v1.2 MA 3
Extent of Application:
All buildings
Objective:
Encourage prefabrication of building elements in order to reduce wastage of materials and quantities of on-site waste
Image source: http://www.housingauthority.gov.hk/en/about-us/publications-and-statistics/housing-dimensions/article/20120106/infocus.html
(Last Viewed 24th April 2014)
In Hong Kong, Prefab construction is commonly used for Public Housing
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
MW 3 – Prefabrication NB v1.2 MA 3 Credit Requirement:
(a) Structural Elements
1 credit when 10% of the prefabricated structural elements has been manufactured off-site.
1 additional BONUS credit when 20% of the prefabricated structural elements has been manufactured off-site.
Alternatively,
(b) Façade Elements
1 credit when 10% of prefabricated facade elements has been manufactured off-site.
1 additional BONUS credit when 20% of prefabricated facade elements has been manufactured off-site.
Alternatively,
(c) Architectural/ Internal Building Elements
1 credit when 10% of prefabricated architectural/ internal building elements has been manufactured off-site.
1 additional BONUS credit when 20% of prefabricated architectural/ internal building elements has been manufactured off-site..
1 additional BONUS credit for compliance with the requirements listed in above sub-item (a), (b) and (c).
For exemplary performance, 1 additional BONUS credit when 50% or more of the prefabricated elements in sub-item (a) or (b) or (c) has been manufactured off-site.
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
MW 3 – Prefabrication
NB v1.2 MA 3
Requirements/Provision for achieving the credit(s):
Adoption of certain percentage of prefabricated building elements, substantiated by
(a) Calculation/Summary table for prefabricated building elements
(b) Design information, e.g. structural drawings
(c) Map showing the distance between the manufacturing factory and the site
To avoid long-distance transportation,
the manufacturing factory shall be
located within an 800km radius of the
HKSAR by road transportation; within
a 1,600km radius by rail
transportation; or within a 4,000km
radius by sea transportation. Travel
distances within the HKSAR are
ignored in calculation for simplification.
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
MW 3 – Prefabrication NB v1.2 MA 3 Precast Facade Semi-precast slab Precast Staircases
Precast Bathroom Precast Kitchen Precast Structural Unit
Image source: (Top left ) https://www.housingauthority.gov.hk/en/business-partnerships/resources/prefabrication-in-housing-blocks/precast-facades/index.html
(Top middle) https://www.housingauthority.gov.hk/en/business-partnerships/resources/prefabrication-in-housing-blocks/semi-precast-slabs-optional/index.html
(Top right ) https://www.housingauthority.gov.hk/en/business-partnerships/resources/prefabrication-in-housing-blocks/precast-staircases/index.html
(Bottom left ) http://www.hkengineer.org.hk/program/articlephoto/cs_aug05_3.jpg
(Bottom middle) http://www.zn903.com/cecspoon/lwbt/Case_Studies/Tseung_Kwan_O_73A/Tseung_Kwan_O_73A.htm
(Bottom right ) http://c1038.r38.cf3.rackcdn.com/group1/building3981/media/190.jpg
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
MW 4 – Design for Durability and Resilience Extent of Application:
All buildings
Objective:
Encourage material selection and adequate protection of exposed building elements to minimise the frequency of replacement and maximise materials optimization
Credits Attainable:
1 + 2 BONUS
Credit Requirement:
(a) Building Material Selection Appraisal
1 credit for appraisal report demonstrating a proactive approach to evaluate the durability of the building materials with at least 3 of the relevant listed items.
(b) Protecting Vulnerable Parts of the Building from Damage
1 BONUS credit for providing suitable protective measures, or designed features or solutions to prevent damage to vulnerable parts.
(c) Protecting Exposed Parts of the Building from Material Degradation
1 BONUS credit for incorporating appropriate design and specification measures to limit material degradation due to environmental factors.
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
MW 4 – Design for Durability and Resilience
Requirements/Provision for achieving the credit(s):
Material selected to minimise the frequency of replacement and maximise materials
optimisation, substantiated by
(a) Materials Appraisal report
(b) Design information, e.g. structural drawings
(c) Information (e.g. Certificates/catalogues) to demonstrate the quality assurance or
the service life of the building materials
Measures adopted to provide adequate protection for vulnerable and exposed of
building elements, substantiated by
(a) Appraisal report
(b) Structural drawings
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
MW 4 – Design for Durability and Resilience
Highlights:
• The building material shall be certified to a specified product certification scheme by a
certification body with accreditation of Hong Kong Accreditation Service (HKAS) and
issued with an accredited certificate bearing a Hong Kong Certification Body
Accreditation Scheme (HKCAS) accreditation symbol or a statement on the certificate.
• Local product certification schemes for quality assurance, which refer to Product
Certification for Construction Materials by Hong Kong Council for Testing and
Certification.
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
MW 5 – Sustainable Forest Products NB v1.2 MA 6 Extent of Application:
All buildings, except buildings with an insignificant amount of timber products being adopted (e.g. all timber products used in the building consists of five sets of doors only).
Objective:
Encourage the use of timber from well-managed forests
Credits Attainable:
1 + 1 additional BONUS
Credit Requirement:
1 credit for demonstrating at least 30% (for residential development) and 50% (for non-residential development) of all the timber and composite timber products used in the project are from sustainable sources/ recycled timber.
For exemplary performance, 1 additional BONUS for demonstrating 90% or more of all the timber and composite timber products used in the project are from sustainable sources/ recycled timber
Requirements/Provision for achieving the credit(s):
Adoption of certain percentage of timber from well-managed forests, substantiated by
(a) Calculation/Summary table for timber product
(b) Timber product certificate
Image source: http://www.yoyowall.com/wallpaper/bamboo-forest.html
(Last Viewed 29th June 2016)
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
MW 5 – Sustainable Forest Products NB v1.2 MA 6
Image source:
(Top) http://www.homefrenzy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Pedrali-FSC-Logo.jpg
(bottom) http://www.gonpta.com/resource/resmgr/images/partner_afpa.jpg
(Right) http://www.forestlinkhk.com/pefc-cert/
Timber Formwork
Image source:
http://www.cityu.edu.hk/CIVCAL/production/traditional/
(Last Viewed 24th April 2014)
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
MW 5 – Sustainable Forest Products NB v1.2 MA 6
Timber products are issued with the Certificate under the COC (Chain of Custody) system 1. Timber COC Certificate;2. Invoice with delivery notes;3. Photographic evidence of the timber products
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
MW 6 – Recycled Materials NB v1.2 MA 7 Extent of Application:
All buildings
Objective:
Promote the use of recycled materials in order to reduce the consumption of virgin resources
Credits Attainable: 1 + 2 additional BONUS
Requirements/Provision for achieving the credit(s):
Adoption of certain percentage of building elements with contents of recycled materials,
substantiated by
(a) Calculation/Summary table for building elements
(b) Drawings showing the location of adopting the selected product
(c) Information (e.g. catalogues) to demonstrate the outside surface works and
structures are made from recycled materials
Credit Requirement:
(a) Outside Surface Works and Structures
1 credit where at least 10% of all materials used for site exterior surface works, structures and features with recycled content.
Alternatively,
(b) Building Façade and Structural Components
1 credit where at least 10% of all materials used for facade and structural components are materials with recycled content; OR
the use of Pulverised Fuel Ash (PFA) as a partial cement replacement in concrete that the PFA content is not less than 25%; OR
the use of Ground Granulated Blast-furnace Slag (GGBS) as a partial cement replacement in concrete that the GGBS content is not less than 40%.
Alternatively,
(c) Interior Non-structural Components
1 credit where at least 10% of all materials used for interior non-structural components are materials with recycled content.
1 additional BONUS credit for compliance with the requirements listed in sub-item (a), (b) and (c).
For exemplary performance, 1 additional BONUS credit where 50% or more of all materials used for sub-item (a) or (b) or (c) are materials with recycled content.
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
MW 6 – Recycled Materials NB v1.2 MA 7
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
MW 6 – Recycled Materials NB v1.2 MA 7
Examples of field application of Eco-Blocks
Image source:
https://www.housingauthority.gov.hk/hdw/content/static/file/en/aboutus/events/qualityhousing/seminar/11PolyUProfCSPoon.pdf (p.10)
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
MW 7 – Ozone Depleting Substances NB v1.2 MA 8
Extent of Application:
All buildings
Objective:
Reduce the release of harmful ozone-depleting substances
into the atmosphere
Credits Attainable:
2
Credit Requirement:
(a) Refrigerants
1 credit for the use of refrigerants with a value less than or equal to the threshold of the combined contribution to ozone depletion and global warming potentials using the specified equation.
(b) Ozone Depleting Materials
1 credit for the use of products in the building fabric and services that avoid using ozone depleting substances in their manufacture, composition or use.
Image source:
https://www.journalducameroun.com/en/botswana-blocks-import-of-ozone-depleting-substances/
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
MW 7 – Ozone Depleting Substances
For Selection/Adoption of refrigerants:
NB v1.2 MA 8
Requirements/Provision for achieving the credit(s):
Selection/Adoption of refrigerants for A/C equipment, major thermal insulation and fire-
retardant materials for roof constructions, walls, chilled water pipes, refrigerant pipes,
ductwork, avoiding the contribution to ozone depletion
For exemplary performance, additional BONUS credit for the use of regional materials meeting prescribed requirement, which contribute 50% or above of all building materials used in the project.
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
MW 8 – Regional Materials NB v1.2 MA 9
Extent of Application:
All buildings
Objective:
Encourage the use of materials originated locally so as to reduce the environmental impacts arising from transportation
Credits Attainable:
1+ 2 additional BONUS
Credit Requirement:
1 credit for the use of regional materials meeting prescribed requirement, which contribute at least 10% of all building materials used in the project.
1 additional BONUS credits for the use of regional materials meeting prescribed requirement, which contribute at least 20% of all building materials used in the project.
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
MW 8 – Regional Materials
NB v1.2 MA 9 Requirements/Provision for achieving the credit(s):
• Adoption of regional materials meeting certain percentage out of all building materials used
• The point of manufacture shall be located within an 800km radius of HKSAR (22°17′07″ N, 114°09′27″ E) by road transportation; within a 1,600km radius by rail transportation; or within a 4,000km radius by sea transportation.
• 22°17′07″ N, 114°09′27″ E (http://dateandtime.info/citycoordinates.php?id=1819729)
1600km by rail transportation
800km by road transportation
4000km by sea transportation
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
MW 9 – Use of Green Products
Extent of Application:
All buildings
Objective:
Encourage the use of green products that have low environmental impacts
Credits Attainable:
2 + 3 additional BONUS + 1 BONUS
Source: http://cicgpc.hkgbc.org.hk/nindex.php
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
MW 9 – Use of Green Products Credit Requirement:
(a) Certified Green Products
1 credit for having at least 5% certified green products in one (1) of the listed categories (outside surface works, building façade and structures, interior non-structural components, and building services components).
2 credit for having at least 5% certified green products in two (2) of the listed categories (outside surface works, building façade and structures, interior non-structural components, and building services components).
1 additional BONUS credit for having at least 5% of certified green products under Construction Industry Council (CIC) Green Product Certification, Carbon Labelling Scheme/ HKGBC Green Product Accreditation and Standard (HK G-Pass) in one (1) of the listed categories (outside surface works, building façade and structures, interior non-structural components, and building services components).
For exemplary performance, additional BONUS credit for having at least 25% of certified green products under CIC Green Product Certification, CIC Carbon Labelling Scheme/ HK G-PASS in one (1) of the listed categories (outside surface works, building façade and structures, interior non-structural components, and building services components).
(b) Rapidly Renewable Materials
1 BONUS credit for demonstrating 5% of all building materials/ products of interior non-structural components in the project are rapidly renewable materials.
For exemplary performance, additional BONUS credit for demonstrating 25% of all building materials/ products of interior non-structural components in the project are rapidly renewable materials.
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
MW 9 – Use of Green Products
Applicable Green Products /
Materials
Qualifying % Certified green products
under CIC_CLS/
HK G-Pass ?
Basic
Credit
Additional
BONUS Credit
BONUS
Credit
(a)
- Outside Surface Works
- Building façade and
structures
- Interior non-structural
components
- Building services
components
5% any one not necessary 1
5% any two not necessary 2
5% any one yes 1
25% any one yes 1*
(b) Rapidly renewable
materials
5% n/a 1
25% n/a 1
* For exemplary performance (i.e. at least 25% of certified green product), one more
additional BONUS Credit is granted on top of the one already granted for the 5%
certified green products
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
MW 9 – Use of Green Products Requirements/Provision for achieving the credit(s):
Selection/Adoption of certain percentage of certified green products/rapidly renewable materials in the listed
categories stipulated in the Manual.
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
MW 10 – Life Cycle Assessment NB v1.2 EU 3
Extent of Application:
All buildings
Objective:
Encourage the design of structural elements and choice of materials that results in lower embodied energy
Credits Attainable:
1
Credit Requirement:
1 credit for demonstrating the embodied energy in the major elements of the building structure of the building has been studied and optimised through a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
R equirements/Provision for achieving the credit(s):
LCA Report LCA study should be conducted before construction works commencement
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
MW 10 – Life Cycle Assessment NB v1.2 EU 3
What is Life Cycle Assessment ?
A Life Cycle Assessment is an analysis of the environmental
aspects and potential impacts
associated with a product, process
or service. Image source: https://www.ncasi.org/technical-studies/sustainable-manufacturing/life-cycle-assessment/ (Last Viewed 6 Nov 2019)
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
MW 10 – Life Cycle Assessment NB v1.2 EU 3
What is Embodied Energy?
Embodied Energy is the
energy used during the entire
life cycle of a product, including
its manufacture, transportation,
and disposal, as well as the
inherent energy captured
within the product itself. Image source: http://www.fmlink.com/ProfResources/Sustainability/Articles/images/sustainability092812a3.jpg
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
MW 11 – Adaptability and Deconstruction NB v1.2 MA 4 Extent of Application:
All buildings
Objective:
Encourage the design of building interior elements and building services components that allow modifications to space layout, and to reduce waste during churning, refurbishment and deconstruction
Credits Attainable:
1 +1 additional BONUS
Image source: (left ) http://assets.jaicrest.com.au/images/accessories/image001.jpg
(right ) http://assets.jaicrest.com.au/images/accessories/image002.jpg
(Last Viewed 29th June 2016)
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
MW 11 – Adaptability and Deconstruction NB v1.2 MA 4 Credit Requirement:
(a) Spatial Adaptability
1 credit for designs providing spatial flexibility that can adapt spaces for different uses and allows for expansion to permit additional spatial requirements to be accommodated.
Alternatively,
(b) Flexible Engineering Services
1 credit for flexible design of services that can adapt to changes of layout and use.
Alternatively,
(c) Structural Adaptability
1 credit for designs providing flexibility through the use of building structural systems which allow for change in future use and is coordinated with interior planning modules.
1 additional BONUS credit for compliance with requirements listed in sub-items (a), (b) and (c).
Requirements/Provision for achieving the credit(s):
Design allowing the achievement of items for the adaptability and flexibility as stipulated in the Manual, substantiated by
(a) Calculation/Summary table for adaptability strategies applied
(b) Drawings & explanation illustrating the fulfillment of items
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
MW 12 – Enhanced Waste Handling Facilities
Extent of Application:
All buildings except one-single family domestic building with not more than 3 floors, or domestic parts of a composite building for one-single family with not more than 3 floors, or a building not normally occupied or for transient stay (e.g. pump house, sewage treatment plant, carpark building).
Part (b) is applicable only when Municipal Solid Waste Charging Scheme is activated
Objective:
Encourage integrated waste management for operational reduction at source, effective sorting and collection within the site and recycling/ reuse of waste
Credits Attainable:
2 + 2 BONUS
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
MW 12 – Enhanced Waste Handling Facilities
Credit Requirement:
(a) Additional Recyclables Collection
1 credit for the provision of facilities for collection, sorting, storage and disposal of 2 other recyclable streams in addition to those described in MW P1.
(b) Additional Facility Provisions to Enable enhanced Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Charing Scheme
1 credit for additional facilities for collection, sorting, storage and disposal of recyclables in addition to those described in MW P1 and MW12 part (a).
(c) Waste Treatment Equipment
1 BONUS for providing at least one set of waste treatment equipment.
(d) Alternatives to Recycling Facilities
1 BONUS for provide alternative means of waste collection systems.
BEAM Plus NB v2.0
MW 12 – Enhanced Waste Handling Facilities
Requirements/Provision for achieving the prerequisite:
Requirement under MW P1
AREA
Metal
Plastic
Paper/Card
Glass
(a) Food Waste
Organic
Landscape
waste etc
(b) Provision
(c) Treatment
Equipment
(d) Automate